Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) 2013-2014 India

The High Commission of Canada to India is pleased to launch its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The CFLI is a responsive, flexible program, directly managed by the High Commission of Canada in New Delhi, to fund small but visible, high impact, results-oriented projects. Through contribution agreements, the CFLI provides monetary assistance that covers all or a portion of the cost of projects that are comparatively modest in scope, scale and cost and that are usually conceived and designed by local authorities or organizations.

Qualifying Projects:

All projects must be consistent with and apply to one or more of Canada's five priorities for international assistance:

1.stimulating sustainable economic growth

2.increasing food security

3.creating opportunities for children and youth

4.advancing democracy

5.ensuring security and stability

Projects supported by the CFLI should promote gender equality and respect for the environment.

Priority will be given to projects which address food and energy security, education and in particular to projects which promote research, development and innovation through projects that demonstrate creative approaches and innovative ideas. Projects with considerations of social inclusion and governance will also be prioritised.

Funding Size:

The average contribution is 15,000- 35,000 Canadian Dollars.

Who is Eligible?

local non-governmental, community and not-for-profit organizations,

local academic institutions working on local projects,

international, intergovernmental, multilateral and regional institutions, organizations and agencies working on local development activities,

municipal, regional or national government institutions or agencies of the recipient country working on local projects, and

Canadian non-governmental and not-for-profit organizations that are working on local development activities.

The majority of CFLI funding is to be directed toward local civil society organizations (including non-governmental organizations) and other institutions working at the local level. Other entities, such as international, intergovernmental, multilateral and regional organizations can be eligible for a contribution, provided that they are working with local partners and on local projects that are consistent with the objectives of the CFLI. Similarly, municipal, regional or national government institutions may receive CFLI funding, provided that their projects are essentially local in nature.

Eligible Activities:

Eligible activities must be directly related to the project delivery. The following are examples of eligible types of activities:

conducting advocacy

providing training or education

providing technical expertise

conducting research and/or reporting

providing or repairing infrastructure

providing equipment

delivering supplies

in exceptional cases, providing support for humanitarian assistance efforts

Eligible Costs:

CFLI funds can be disbursed to cover costs that are integral to a project covered by a contribution agreement. The CFLI cannot be used to pay for operating costs or ongoing expenses of an organization (i.e. salaries, utilities, rent, etc.). The following list of costs indicates the range of costs that are eligible under the Program:

Applications will be assessed for approval on their merits by a Selection Committee. Final selection of projects will be made by the Head of Mission.

Deadline for submission is April 26, 2013.

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